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Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park

Tantanoola, SA
At a glance
Rest AreaCaravansNo PetsDrinking WaterToiletsAccessible

About this rest area

Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park, located in South Australia, is home to a stunning, highly decorated cavern discovered in the 1930s. The park is notable for its visually impressive pink and brown dolomite cliffs, and the unique cave beneath it, filled with fascinating geological formations. Offering an inclusive experience for all, it is the only cave in the region providing accessibility for wheelchair users. Managed by SA National Parks & Wildlife, the park offers visitors an opportunity to delve into nature's underground marvels.

The cave was discovered in 1930 by a local boy who was hunting rabbits. When his ferret disappeared down a hole and did not emerge, the boy went and got his brother and together they found the cave. Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park is operated by the SA National Parks & Wildlife. It is the only wheelchair accessible cave in the region.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Accessible

Other Features

Walking track
Day Use Area
Public Parking
Mobile Phone Coverage
Fees for cave entry
Parking space for all size vehicles
Bin
Clean accessible toilets
Day Rest Area
Place of Interest
Bird Watching
Free day rest area
Photo Opportunity
Unknown feature
Walking
Cold Drinks
Long Rig
Information

Location

Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park•Princes Highway, Tantanoola, SA, 5280

Weather Forecast

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13° / 9°
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15° / 8°
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MON🌧️
22° / 7°
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TUE☁️
22° / 12°
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WED☁️
14° / 11°
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Common questions about Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park

What facilities does Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park have?

Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park has walking track, day use area, public parking, mobile phone coverage, picnic tables and caravans. That is the short list; 22 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park?

No. The record for Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park online?

We hold no online booking link for Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park?

Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park sits in Tantanoola, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park

Facilities recorded for Tantanoola Cave Conservation Park
FacilityOn site
Walking trackYes
Day Use AreaYes
Public ParkingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Picnic TablesYes
CaravansYes
Fees for cave entryYes
Parking space for all size vehiclesYes
BinYes
Clean accessible toiletsYes
No PetsYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Place of InterestYes
Bird WatchingYes
Free day rest areaYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Yes
Drinking WaterYes
WalkingYes
Cold DrinksYes
Long RigYes
ToiletsYes
InformationYes
AccessibleYes

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Princes Highway

Tantanoola, SA 5280

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